Troubleshooting - Oregon ST250 Manual De Instrucciones

OREGON® Cordless Tool System
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST250

TROUBLESHOOTING

Use this table to see possible solutions for possible problems with the trimmer/
edger. If these suggestions do not solve the problem, see "Service and support
information" .
SYMpTOM
Motor does
not run or runs
intermittently
Motor runs, but
trimmer head
does not move
Trimmer/Edger
does not cut
properly
Trimmer line does
not feed
Trimmer line wears
out quickly
Trimmer/
Edger vibrates
excessively
during use
AF 0513 - F/N 558937
pOSSiBLE CAuSE
Battery discharged
Trigger lock-out not
pressed
Battery pack not fully
inserted
Battery contacts dirty
Battery pack cold
Trimmer/Edger
overheated
Grass wound between
shaft and trimmer head
Grass wound between
shaft and trimmer head
Spool empty
Spool empty
Trimmer line tangled
Higher cutting speed
than necessary
Improper cutting
technique
Trimmer head damaged
Trimmer head cover not
seated properly
rECOMMENDED ACTiONS
Recharge. See "Charging the battery pack".
Press the trigger lock-out before squeezing the
throttle trigger. See "Starting the trimmer/edger".
Press the battery pack into the battery port until it
clicks into place.
Remove the battery pack, remove debris from the
battery port, and then clean the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth.
Allow the battery pack to warm to the minimum
operating temperature of 32°F (0°C).
The trimmer/edger will automatically reset once
it cools below 104°F (40°C). Allow the tool to
cool before continued operation. If the thermal
protection occurs repeatedly, clean all dirt or grass
debris from the motor housing vents and clean
grass from the spindle, see "correcting grass bind. "
See "Correcting grass bind".
See "Correcting grass bind".
See "Replacing trimmer line".
See "Replacing trimmer line".
Remove the trimmer line from the spool, untangle,
and rewind. See "Replacing trimmer line".
To minimize tangled line, use only .080 in (2 mm)
Platinum Gatorline™.
Apply less pressure to the throttle trigger.
Avoid forcing the trimmer head against hard
surfaces. Slowly move the trimmer head in until the
edge of the trimmer line strikes the grass or weeds.
See "Removing and replacing the trimmer head".
Remove the trimmer head cover and reinstall
making sure that the tabs on the cover line up with
the slots on the trimmer head. See "Reassembling
the trimmer head".
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